Love SwimRun Llanberis

24 Jun 17

Love SwimRun Llanberis 2017

24th June 2017

The Course

The Race is inspired by the incredible ÖtillÖ in Sweden, home of the Swimrun Sport. Love SwimRun Llanberis will take place in Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. The multi transition course at Llanberis in North Wales will involve a total of approximately 4km of swimming and 12km of running (route may be subject to small changes). The running route will take in some of Snowdonia’s most stunning scenery and views on mainly off road terrain, including beautiful woodland, a historic monument and a tough climb up into the old slate quarries that tower above the valley. The swim sections will all take place in Llyn Padarn, entering and exiting the lake at various locations, so by the time you reach the finish line you will have swum the entire length! The course will be marked and the finalised route and map will be published one month prior to the event date.

Total course distance: Approximately 16km (4km of swimming and 12km of running)

Longest run: Approximately 8km

Longest Swim: Approximately 1.6km

Transitions: 4 swims, 4 runs

Elevation gain: 300m

Cut off: 2 hours to finish swim 2.

Aid stations: 2

Entries

Enter as a team of two or as a solo!

Please note: To enter as a TEAM you will need to go through the application process for yourself and when you get to the 'Shopping Basket' you will need to click on 'Add another' to add full details for your team mate. Please ensure you enter the team name and name of your second team member in both applications!

You must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race to enter the event. You must have read and understood the race rules available from www.loveswimrun.co.uk before applying to enter this event. The organisers retain the right to make changes to the course and rules before race day.

Entry prices

EARLY BIRD OFFER! Up to 1st January 2017

Team of 2: £150

Solo: £75

From 2nd January 2017

Team of 2: £170

Solo: £85

From 1st April 2017

Team of 2: £180

Solo: £90

Online entry closes: June 18th 2017. (No changes to or transfer of entries will be made after this) time

Entry fee includes:

Goody Bag

Event bib

Event swim hat

Race timing

Fuel and hydration during race

Post-event refreshments

Race medal

Free race photos

Prize for winners in each category – supplied by Zone3

Lots of spot prizes too!

Equipment

Mandatory equipmentThere will be a mandatory equipment check at registration.

1 First aid pressure bandage in waterproof packaging (1 per team).

1 wetsuit per participant suitable for water temperature of 12-14 degrees Celsius

1 pair goggles per participant

1 pair trainers per participant

1 whistle per participant

Additional mandatory equipment for solo competitors

1 Tow float (for Solo competitors only)

Mandatory equipment that Love SwimRun will supply

Race bibs – must be worn at all times during the race and must not be modified

Swim caps – must be worn during all the swims

Strongly recommended equipment

Hydration system

Energy gels / food

1 mobile phone per solo/team in waterproof case

Water temperature

Going on average water temperatures for the end of June over the last few years, we expect the water temperature in Llyn Padarn to be between 14°C and 16°C for our Love SwimRun Llanberis event (in 2016 it was 17 degrees!). The temperature in the lake can vary quite a lot depending on the amount of rainfall and sunshine we have but we will keep you updated on the water temperature in the run up to the event.

Event Sponsor

We are super exited to have Zone3 on board again as our SwimRun event sponsors. They will be suppling the winners of each category with a prize of £50 vouchers to spend at www.racezone3.com, plus there will be a spot prizes given out at random. Zone3 are also offering all Love SwimRun participants a 15% discount their SwimRun specific wetsuit, the Evolution. You will receive a special discount code once you have registered.

A special discount on SeeSwim tow floats is also available!

Charity Partner

Love SwimRun are supporting Snowdonia Giving during this event. Snowdonia gives a lot to us... we need to give a little back.

Snowdonia National park is seeing increasing numbers of visitors meaning that the area is more than ever in danger of becoming a victim of it’s very own success! To ensure that Snowdonia retains its beauty, natural diversity and unique appeal we need to ensure that it's environment, wildlife and and community are not degraded or destroyed in anyway. Snowdonia Giving is a way of us all easily donating a small amount of money to help save this precious place through projects such as path maintenance, new path building, improved accessability, tree planting, invasive rhododendron clearance, and litter picks.

You can make a voluntary donation when you enter any of our events or you can donate on line at www.snowdoniagiving.wales Thank you!